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The Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanEpisode 7: Cubs are Cruising, Trade Deadline Chatter, NBA Free AgencyJoin Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they discuss the Cubs continuing to dominate on offense, the upcoming trade deadline, and what has been a hectic beginning to NBA free agency.2025-07-0833 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanEpisode 6: Highlights Galore, No-Hitter for Knoxville, Devers to San FranciscoJoin Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they break down an action-packed two weeks for the Knoxville Smokies, along with some MLB trade drama!2025-06-1752 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanEpisode 5: Bad Weather, Shaw Returns, Timberwolves EliminatedJoin Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they discuss the abundance of rainouts, Matt Shaw's impressive return to Chicago, and the Timberwolves being eliminated from the playoffs.2025-06-0347 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanEpisode 4: Hitting Logistics, Statistical Importance, NBA Lottery DramaJoin Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they discuss the logistics of hitting, which statistics are important, and the recent NBA Lottery Drama.2025-05-1352 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanEpisode 3: Minor Setback, Deep Farm System, NFL DraftJoin Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they discuss a minor setback in Brett's health, the strength of the Iowa Cubs, and how their favorite teams fared in the NFL Draft.2025-04-2945 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanQuick Recovery, Hot Start, Breakfast Routine- Episode 2Join Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they discuss Brett's quick recovery, the logistics of having a leg kick, and their daily breakfast routine.2025-04-1554 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanPilot- Episode 1Join Jacob, Blake, and Brett as they set the stage for an exciting 2025 season. Brett discusses his rehab from injury, the new torpedo bats, and more!2025-04-0141 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman92. Spring Training Prospect Updates and Season PredictionsLive Cubs spring training baseball is now being played and Greg and Jimmy give updates on the prospects who are catching their eye. Then, they give their season predictions on Cubs prospects who will bounce back, win pitcher of the year, hitter of the year, and the first to homer in 2022.2022-03-211h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman91. 40-Man Roster Prospects Are Back, Spring Training HypeThe guys start the episode with some sad news as Drew Gray went down with Tommy John surgery recently (2:00). In an effort to bring the mood back up, they spend the rest of the episode talking about 40-man roster prospects that are back in action (7:30), the non-roster invitees to Spring Training (32:30), and Rule Five Draft talk... for next offseason (41:45).2022-03-1455 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman90. Affiliate Previews and RundownWith the start of the minor league season coming up, Greg and Jimmy are alone this week and will return back to weekly recordings. This episode the guys break down each affiliate and what players they are looking forward to watching play in 2022. Plus, Greg and Jimmy give predictions on which affiliate your favorite players will start in 2022.2022-03-081h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman89. Preseason Roundtable: Answering Listener QuestionsMinor league spring training is just a couple weeks away, so Greg and Jimmy team up with regular guests Greg Zumach and Todd Johnson of North Side Bound to prepare for the upcoming season. The four guys answer listener questions covering everything from their affiliate to watch this year to the prospect they will have their eye on to begin the 2022 campaign.2022-02-2258 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman88. Cubs Prospect Bryce WindhamIt took 88 episodes, but Greg and Jimmy are finally joined with the first ever guest catcher on the Growing Cubs Podcast! Bryce Windham sits down with the guys for a full hour to discuss his decision between playing baseball versus basketball in college, how he converted to catching his senior year of college, his approach at the plate, and a slew of many other great topics.2022-02-081h 00The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman87. Marquee Sports Network's Lance BrozdowskiMarquee Sports Network's Lance Brozdowski joins the show to give his perspective on Cubs prospects! The crew starts off the show by talking about Lance's atypical route to being a multimedia producer by way of accounting school. After dabbling in some advanced analytics conversation, Lance gives his opinions on prospects from Ethan Roberts to Yohendrick Pinango and many others in between.2022-01-251h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman86. Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year DJ HerzGreg and Jimmy are back in 2022 with another interview! This time, they have one of their better interviews yet with Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year DJ Herz. On the podcast, DJ discusses his incredible 2021 season, his pitch grips, his success in both football and baseball during high school, and what players aren't getting talked about enough in the Cubs system.2022-01-1149 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman85. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Broadcaster Sam WeiderhaftWe're joined by another broadcaster! This time it is Sam Weiderhaft of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! Sam talks about his wild journey to the Pelicans mic while giving plenty of fun tidbits about the prospects that graced his ballpark last year. Come for the Ed Howard content, stay for his Buddy Bailey story!2021-12-281h 06The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman84. Rule-5 Draft News and Interview with Prospect Max BainAlthough there is no major league phase of the Rule-5 draft yet this year, Jimmy and Greg break down the Cubs moves in the minor league phase of the Rule-5 draft, including draftee Conner Menez. Next, the guys welcome back Max Bain to the Growing Cubs Podcast for the third time. Max discusses his new project, The Bain Campaign podcast, what he has been up to so far in the offseason, and his overall thoughts on the 2021 season.2021-12-131h 21The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman83. Interviewing the New 40-Man Roster Addition, Ethan RobertsHow about this one? Greg and Jimmy interview Ethan Roberts, who is the very first player to be on the 40-man roster at the time of their interview! The new addition talks about everything from his spin rates in college to his pitch repertoire. He finishes off the show by giving some love to guys like Scott Effross, Cayne Uckert, Nelson Velazquez, and Andy Weber.2021-11-3049 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman82. Nelson Velazquez Update and Breaking Down Our Top Prospect ListsAfter what seemed like forever, the guys are back in your ears with another episode to discuss Nelson Velazquez's tear in the AFL and their prospect lists. Listen to Greg and Jimmy break down their rankings and provide insight to why players are ranking higher than others. You can find their lists at the link below:Greg: https://northsidebound.com/2021/10/31/greg-huss-cubs-top-prospect-rankings/Jimmy: https://northsidebound.com/2021/10/31/dont-sleep-on-the-system-cubs-2022-prospects-list/2021-11-161h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman81. Cubs Prospect Brandon Hughes Plays Host for the DayThe first prospect interview of the year is with lefty reliever Brandon Hughes. His story is a wild one as he gives some exclusives behind his transition from outfielder to pitcher (7:20). Later on in the episode, Hughes gets the chance to hype up his teammates a bit (39:40). We wrap up the show with Brandon taking over as host and taking the opportunity to ask Greg and Jimmy questions as the trio spends time talking about stuff outside of the baseball world (52:30).2021-11-021h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman80. AFL News and Interview with South Bend Cubs Broadcaster Max ThomaJimmy and Greg kick off the offseason with their first interview in almost five months! But first, they begin the episode by giving an update on the seven Cubs prospects in the Arizona Fall League and what their season in Arizona could mean for their future. When they get around to interviewing Max Thoma they discuss everything from the home run call on the ferris wheel, why he started broadcasting, and the modeling he did for Obvious Shirts.2021-10-191h 18The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman79. The Second Annual Growing Cubs Award ShowIt is finally time for the second annual Growing Cubs Award Show! (Can it really be annual if there was no minor league season last year?) Greg and Jimmy hand out all of your favorite awards from standard ones like Hitter and Pitcher of the Year, to quirky ones like Best Name and Best Mustache, to some superlatives such as Best Offspeed and Best Bat-to-Ball Skills. A total of 18 awards get handed out, so stick around for all of them if you are a fan and come on the show to claim them if you are a player!2021-10-051h 15The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman78. Morel and Kobos Promotions, Potential Cubs 2022 DebutsThe guys are back with the penultimate episode before the end of the minor league baseball season! Jimmy and Greg begin the episode discussing the recent promotions of Scott Kobos and Christopher Morel to the Iowa Cubs. Spoiler alert: Morel is a stud. Then, the guys spend the majority of the episode discussing potential prospects who could make their debuts in 2022 for the Chicago Cubs.2021-09-281h 10The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman77. Only Iowa Left to Watch, Brennen Davis is ELITEThe boys are back and the season is over for everyone but Iowa. They aren't quite ready to wrap up the season, so they drool over the incredible Triple-A debut from Brennen Davis to begin the show followed by the other Iowa prospects they are keeping an eye on the remaining two weeks (19:45). Greg digs into Daniel Palencia's final start (36:00) while Jimmy digs into DJ Herz's final outing (43:00). They wrap up the show by taking a look at the stacked Arizona Instructional League's roster (52:30).2021-09-211h 01The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman76. Brennen Davis Promotion, Bryan Hudson's Dominance, and Other Quirky StatsJimmy and Greg are back with another episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast as the 2021 baseball season comes to an end. The guys start the episode by discussing the recent Brennen Davis promotion to AAA Iowa and what that means for his future in the organization. Then, Jimmy dives into the great season Bryan Hudson has had out of the Tennessee Smokies bullpen. Greg also has some quirky stats of his own, and he shares weird stats he has found on players throughout the system. The guys end the episode taking listener questions.2021-09-141h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman75. Promotion Commotion! Is Schwindel Legit? Brennen Davis to Iowa?The guys are in person and recording together for the first time in months! They dig into the South Bend debuts of Jordan Wicks and DJ Herz (2:00), debate who might win the Cubs minor league hitter and pitcher of the year awards (24:30), make sense of the "prospects that aren't prospects" in Chicago (30:15), and break down who might be promoted up a level to wrap up this minor league season (45:45).2021-09-071h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman74. Effross and Rivas Debut and A Deep Dive into Vazquez, Pinango, Morel, Abbott, Gallardo, and AliendoJimmy and Greg are back with another episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast! They spend the first half of the episode discussing the recent promotions of Cubs prospects Alfonso Rivas and Scott Effross, as well as Jimmy's time watching the South Bend Cubs play in Peoria. During the back half of the episode they take a deep dive into the seasons Luis Vazquez, Yohendrick Pinango, Chris Morel, Corey Abbott, Richard Gallardo, and Pablo Aliendo are having.2021-08-311h 12The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman73. Taking a Deep Dive Into Herz, Strumpf, Made, Perlaza, Carraway, and CaissieThe guys spend the first half hour of the show answering questions from listeners regarding everything from the highest upside reliever to who they like best between Chase Strumpf, Nico Hoerner, and Nick Madrigal. They spend the back half of the show digging in real deep on some of the most interesting names in the system: DJ Herz, Strumpf, Kevin Made, Yonathan Perlaza, Burl Carraway, and Owen Caissie.2021-08-241h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman72. Marquee Airing MiLB and Prospects Who Can Hold Down the FortIn this weeks episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast Greg and Jimmy discuss the Marquee Sports Network airing Myrtle Beach Pelicans games (3:50), the addition of Justin Steele and Keegan Thompson into the Cubs starting rotation (10:50), and prospects who can hold down the fort in Chicago while the Cubs rebuild their roster (24:37).2021-08-1757 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman71. Who is in the Top Tier of Cubs Prospects in a Post-Deadline World?Now that the dust has settled, the guys make an attempt at trying to decipher who the Cubs' top tier of prospects are (4:15). After that, they describe what they saw from the organization's new prospects now that they have suited up for in the blue and red (25:30). Greg and Jimmy finish out the episode by daydreaming about the best ways this system could finish off the season as the final month of the minor league season approaches (45:15).2021-08-1059 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman70. Trade Deadline Analysis and Listener QuestionsSpoiler alert: the faces of the Chicago Cubs have been traded away at the deadline leaving the future wide open for the prospects in the system! In this episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast, Greg and Jimmy break down every trade the Cubs made at the deadline, answer listener questions, and discuss where the system now stands in all of baseball after the trade deadline.2021-08-021h 22The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman69. Spending the Week With Iowa, Trade Speculation, What to Think About Pablo AliendoGreg spent the entire week with the Iowa Cubs on their road trip to Columbus so he used the first portion of the episode to talk about his biggest takeaways from the Triple-A squad (2:45). The guys couldn't beat the news of the Andrew Chafin trade during their recording, but still discussed some potential returns for guys like Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel (24:45). They wrap up this episode by digging into some of the hottest bats in the system in Pablo Aliendo, Jordan Nwogu, Nelson Maldonado, and Alfonso Rivas (42:15).2021-07-271h 05The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman68. Who's Hot, Ball Bunyan, and Rounds 2-20 Draft CoverageAfter a long episode from last week's special draft coverage of the 2021 MLB draft, Jimmy and Greg are back to their regular podcast format. They discuss who is hot in the Cubs system, including 2021 Futures Game MVP Brennan Davis (2:35), the new Prospect in the Cubs system Bryce Ball (31:13), and wrap up the show covering draft picks from rounds 2-20 (37:43).2021-07-201h 05The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman67. The Rant Live: Growing Cubs MLB Draft CoverageIf you think this episode seems exceptionally long, it's because we pulled over our live draft coverage that was featured on The Rant Live, also presented by Cubs Insider. Listen in to our Cubs-centric coverage from pick #1 on through our analysis of the Cubs selection at #21. We are joined by your favorite guests: Evan Altman, Mason McRae, Todd Johnson, and Bryan Smith. Be sure to stick around to hear what we have to say about your newest Cub - Jordan Wicks!2021-07-132h 58The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman66. Watching the I-Cubs Play in Indy and Who is HotAfter spending some time in Indianapolis to watch the Iowa Cubs series against the Indianapolis Indians, Greg and Jimmy talk about the exciting game they watched in person on Thursday. The guys got to see Marty Peavey get ejected, Hermosillo continue his tear, the good Iowa Cubs bullpen, while also getting the chance to spend a half inning in the booth with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen. The rest of the episode, the guys discuss who has been hot in the Cubs system both on the mound and in the batters box.2021-07-061h 06The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman65. MLB Draft Preview with Greg Zumach of Ivy FuturesWe have a special edition episode this week as we pull on Ivy Futures' Greg Zumach to talk about the upcoming MLB Draft! No Cubs affiliate prospect coverage, but we dig into all of the possible options for the Cubs in the first round at pick number 21 including Colson Montgomery and Trey Sweeney. We also take a look at some possible options for the Cubs further along in the draft including Braden Olthoff and James Triantos.2021-06-291h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman64. Revisiting Our Prospect Predictions for 2021Jimmy and Greg have one of the longest episodes of The Growing Cubs Podcast this week! Now that the MiLB season is almost 1/3 of the way over, the guys revisit their prospect predictions from the beginning of the year. The guys look back at their predictions for the systems biggest riser (5:55), how many prospects would make their debut in 2021 (11:38), the breakout player of the year (24:00), Cubs MLB rookie of the year (27:15), pitcher of the year (33:10), hitter of the year (37:10), their bold predictions (43:02), bounce back player of the year (50:05), favorite guy to watch (54:07), most likely to get two promotions (56:40), and farthest...2021-06-221h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman63. Top Prospects Injured, Bain Shows Out, Kobos is PerfectSegments are back! Only two players in action for the Top Tier Update (2:30), Ryan Reynolds and Michael Hermosillo are our Dudes of the Week (15:30), Scott Kobos and Yohendrick Pinango stand out in Bandwagon Jumping (22:45), the South Bend Cubs were no-hit and DJ Herz struggled on the mound and You Hate To See It (30:45), and You Love To See Max Bain dominate in his start (41:45).2021-06-1548 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman62. System Promotions and Interview with Phil GoyetteGreg and Jimmy are back this week with a very special guest! Phil Goyette, writer for RotoBaller, Baseball Farm, and Baseball America joins the Growing Cubs Podcast to take a deep dive into the Cubs prospects whose numbers may be even better than they appear (33:50). But first, Greg and Jimmy give an update on the incredible year DJ Herz is having (2:30), the various promotions throughout the system (13:30), and discuss the recent Cory Abbott call up to the major league roster (25:15).2021-06-081h 11The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman61. South Bend Brawls, Burl Carraway is BackShockingly, there was more to talk about on the farm this week than just the major benches-clearing brawl in South Bend, but the guys were sure to dig into the fun from that fight in detail (2:00) before getting into the usual segments.- Top Tier Update with Davis, Amaya, Howard, Marquez, Franklin, and Jensen (14:00)- Dudes of the Week featuring Burl Carraway and Brandon Hughes (22;45)- Bandwagon Jumping with Kevin Made and Sergio Alcantara (34:30)- Listener Questions on Edmond Americaan (46:45)- You Hate to See Tyson Miller DFA'd (50:30)- You Love to See...2021-06-011h 03The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman60. Time To Jump on the DJ Herz BandwagonThe boys are back with their new "normal" segments after Week Three's minor league action!- Top Tier Update (1:45)- Dudes of the Week featuring Delvin Zinn and Scott Effross (20:00)- Bandwagon Jumping featuring DJ Herz and Taylor Gushue (28:15)- You Hate to See It (39:00)- You Love to See It featuring Jacob Olson (48:45)- Quirky Stat of the Week (54:00)2021-05-2558 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman59. New Segments and the Second Week of the MiLB SeasonThe Growing Cubs Podcast is back with their weekly podcast to discuss the second week of the MiLB season and introduce new segments into the show. Greg and Jimmy begin the episode with a new segment Top Tier Update (2:50), then move on to Dude of the Week (21:45), Bandwagon Jumper (28:10), You Hate to See It (37:50), You Love to See It (47:00), and Quirky Stat of the Week (51:12). They end the episode discussing if adding a fifth infielder when a sinker baller is on the mound would be beneficial.2021-05-181h 03The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman58. Cubs Minor League 2021 Season First ImpressionsGreg and Jimmy are back to cover real, live, in the flesh, minor league baseball that was played last week! First, the guys bring back The Dudes segment (16:55) and discuss the Cubs prospects on the major league squad (24:56). Then, during the second half of the episode, they wrap up the second half of the episode with updates on all of the Cubs minor league affiliates: Iowa (29:00), Tennessee (40:25), South Bend 47:57), and Myrtle Beach (58:47).2021-05-111h 10The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman57. Keegan Thompson Debut, Jack Patterson Injury, Full Breakdown of Affiliate RostersThe time has finally arrived! Minor league opening day is here and we say goodbye to the longest offseason in recorded history with a jam-packed episode! We lead off with some analysis of Keegan Thompson's MLB debut (3:45) and the unfortunate news of Jack Patterson's injury (7:45). The meat of this episode comes as we break down each of the official opening day rosters. We run through the guys to keep an eye on at Myrtle Beach (14:00), South Bend (35:00), Tennessee (49:30), and Iowa (59:15). Let the games begin!2021-05-031h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman56. Guest Prospect Max Bain and Cubs Prospect UpdatesJimmy and Greg are back with this week with another interview with guest prospect Max Bain. For the first half of the podcast, Max gives the guys news on his first experience in camp, what he has been working on, and his goals for 2021. During the second half, Jimmy and Greg give updates on how some other prospects have been performing in Arizona.2021-04-191h 03The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman55. Prospect Predictions for the 2021 MiLB SeasonAdbert Alzolay made the opening day rotation in Chicago so Greg and Jimmy take some time to appreciate him before he graduates from the prospect world (5:00). The surprising news in the system came when Duncan Robinson announced his retirement (13:30) and the news also broke regarding the 20-round MLB Draft and International Free Agency bonus allotments (15:15). The guys break down a bit of the alternate roster in South Bend (21:15) and then end the show with some prospect predictions for this upcoming season (25:15), covering everything from Pitcher of the Year to the number of positions Chase Strumpf will play!2021-04-051h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman54. Higgins Roster Spot, MiLB Rule Changes, Prospects Report SoonIn what will be the final episode before prospects report to Spring Training, the guys discuss one prospect that is hoping to be far away from Arizona come April - PJ Higgins (3:20). Now that Manfred is taking over the world and instituting his new rules across the minor leagues, Greg and Jimmy thought they could take it upon themselves to talk about how much they hate shifts and pitch clocks (14:45). They round out the episode with mentions of Ethan Roberts, DJ Herz, the Cubs Insider prospect lists, and the MLB Pipeline Top 30 (43:25).2021-03-221h 00The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman53. Cubs 2021 Spring Training Prospect TalkGreg and Jimmy are back to finally discuss baseball being played in the flesh! The guys discuss the prospects who are in camp, changes they have made since they were last seen in 2019, how well they have been performing, and what that means for their future in the Cubs organization.2021-03-081h 12The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman52. Guest Prospect Cole Roederer Talks Adjustments In South Bend, Who He Models Swing AfterIn the most electric interview the guys have had, top prospect Cole Roederer comes aboard to talk baseball and life. Topics include (but are absolutely not limited to) what it was like going from the California sun to the South Bend freezing cold, the craziness that was living with 8 dudes in one house, how an at-bat against Tyler Glasnow would go, what prospects we are sleeping on, his experiences with Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist, and the battle between he and Brennen Davis for the jersey #7.2021-02-221h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman51. Guest Greg Zumach of Ivy Futures Gives 2021 Draft Preview and Talks Cubs ProspectsJimmy and Greg are joined by guest writer of Ivy Futures, Greg Zumach. Greg gives the guys his draft preview of the upcoming 2021 draft class (1:55), discusses his recent article on the Cubs 2018 draft class (17:50), and shares some of the prospects in the Cubs system people are sleeping on (39:27).2021-02-0852 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman50. Thank You Listeners, Sweet IFA Names, Answering Your QuestionsIt is absolutely insane that we have made it to 50 episodes of this podcast and we want to thank our listeners for continuing to tune in to listen to two nerdy prospect dudes. We lead off the episode by talking about the international free agents with the best names (4:00) before digging into the new Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus, and MLB Pipeline prospect lists (13:45). We wrap up this one by answering a ton of your listener questions on everything from Miguel Amaya to Cory Abbott (24:15). Thanks for listening and here's to another 50 episodes!2021-01-251h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman49. Darvish Trade and the First Ever Cubs Fantasy Minor League Reliever DraftGreg and Jimmy are back with another episode with alpha reoccurring guest Bryan Smith with Bleacher Nation. Together they all discuss the recent Yu Darvish trade, including the prospects they got in return (1:00). Next, they do the first ever Cubs fantasy minor league reliever draft where they draft ten relief pitchers each who they believe will have the most strikeouts by the end of the year (18:20).2021-01-111h 04The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman48. Official Growing Cubs Top Prospect ListsThe guys wanted to thank all you listeners out there for tuning in this year so they decided to finish the season off with their own top prospect lists. Greg and Jimmy break down their top 10 arms in the system (7:30) that include the likes of Brailyn Marquez and Kohl Franklin before revealing their top 10 bats (47:40) where Brennen Davis and Miguel Amaya lead the pack. Be sure to file your complaints because your guy is ranked too low!2020-12-281h 10The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman47. Prospect News, Rule 5 Draft News and Analysis, and MiLB ReconstructionAt the major league level it has been a tough week for Cubs fans, and Jimmy and Greg open the episode discussing how much Len Kasper will be missed after his departure from the booth. Then, they go on to give some Cubs prospect news (12:40), talk about Matt Dorey's interview on the Cubs Talk Podcast (22:45), give Rule 5 news and Analysis (33:00), discuss the MiLB Reconstruction (51:30), and finally close the episode with a couple stories of their time playing high school baseball together (69:00).2020-12-141h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman46. MiLB News, Prospects added to 40-man Roster, Cubs Rebuild SpeculationThe world has stood in anticipation for the guy's opinions on the looming Cubs rebuild. Well, Jimmy and Greg have got some good news and even better news. To start with the even better news, the guys discuss the new changes in the MiLB (1:32), Cubs prospects who are getting national attention from their performances in fall instructs (15:25), Rule 5 Draft updates, including the new prospects added to the 40-man roster (28:30), and current Cubs prospects who could be selected in the Rule 5 Draft (36:40). Finally, Jimmy and Greg close out the episode discussing the chances of a Cubs rebuild this year (50:55).2020-11-3058 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman45. Making Rule 5 Draft Predictions, TBT Candy Man, How Bote Got HereAlthough the guys spend the first few minutes of this episode talking about Illini football, we promise this will never be an Illinois athletics podcast. The majority of the episode is spent talking about the upcoming 40-man roster decisions for the Rule 5 Draft (12:00). The show ultimately ends with a couple of recurring segments: TBT Jeimer Candelario (40:30) and How They Got Here with David Bote (52:15).2020-11-161h 01The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman44. Cubs Insider Writer Todd Johnson, Breaking Down Top Performers in InstructsYou want a jam-packed episode? You got it! The guys spend the first half of the episode analyzing small sample sizes of statistics in the fall instructional league. They take extended dives into 18 different players, including the likes of Chase Strumpf and Jordan Nwogu. The second half of the episode is dedicated to fellow Cubs Insider writer Todd Johnson and his article that focused on the potential trade pieces the Cubs could get in return for Kris Bryant and Javier Baez.2020-11-021h 02The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman43. Guest Prospect Max BainThe Growing Cubs podcast is back with its 10th interviewee, Cubs pitching prospect Max Bain. Max joins Jimmy and Greg to discuss his body transformation, his unique journey to the Cubs system through division II and independent baseball, his data driven development using Rapsodo, and his offseason workout plans.2020-10-1941 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman42. Draft Picks Headline Instructional Rosters, Wrigley Field in 2024If you have been craving prospect news as much as we have over the past several months then you are in luck. The Cubs fall instructional league rosters were leaked and the guys break down just about every player that is calling Mesa home right now. They spend the second half of the show making prediction for more rosters... the Chicago Cubs in the year 2024.2020-10-051h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman41. Marquez's Chances to Pitch in Chicago This Year, the Beginning of Fall Instructs, Guys of the Week, and TBTJimmy and Greg are back with their new biweekly episode of The Growing Cubs Podcast. This week, the guys discuss Brailyn Marquez's chances to pitch in Chicago, fall instructs starting in the next month, their guys of the week, and their new TBT. Be sure to listen for the new listener question!2020-09-211h 01The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman40. DJ Artis Interview, Trade Deadline News, Pitchers in ChicagoThe guys start off the show by digging into the trade deadline news, including Zack Short going to the Tigers (3:15). They also have a conversation about Adbert Alzolay, Tyson Miller, Cory Abbott, and Brailyn Marquez and their roles in Chicago this year (19:05). Finally, they end the show by getting one of Greg's favorite prospects on this episode as DJ Artis joins (31:15). Topics with the speedy CF include his COVID activities (34:45), his insane college career (45:10), and his draft class teammates (49:50).2020-09-071h 01The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman39. Former Cubs Prospect Debuts, Current Cubs Prospects Performances, Hoerner's Loss of Prospect Status, and SegmentsJimmy and Greg are back with the 39th episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast. With Dan Vogelbach recently being DFA'd, the guys discuss the potential for Vogelbach to be reunited with the Cubs (1:20), former Cubs prospects who are playing well (12:13), Tyson Miller's debut (18:40), Adbert Alzolay's impressive start, Nico Hoerner's loss of prospect status (29:26), and the new segments, guys of the week (44:45), TBT (53:31), and how they got there (59:38). Be sure to listen for their listener question and respond to either Greg or Jimmy's Twitter or the new Growing Cubs Podcast Instagram.2020-08-241h 10The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman38. Brennen Davis Has Insane Power, Introducing New SegmentsThere were two big news stories to cover this week: MLB Pipeline dropped their updated prospect lists (2:00) and Iowa Cubs manager Marty Pevey had some huge praise for top prospect Brennen Davis (12:00). After covering those topics, the guys dip into their bag of tricks for some new segments for you to enjoy! They spend the remainder of the episode with "Our Guys" (17:30), "TBT" (30:00), "How They Got Here" (40:30), "Questions From Listeners" (54:45), and "Questions For Listeners" (1:04:30). Plenty of fun new things to listen to this week!2020-08-101h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman37. Guest Prospect Riley Thompson, Draft Pick News, Wood Boys Make RosterThe guys kick off the show with some rare prospect news! 2020 draft pick Burl Carraway was added to the 60-man roster (2:45) while his draft-mate Jordan Nwogu was officially signed (6:45). The last bit of the news over the past couple weeks was the Cubs Opening Day roster announcement that included 4 prospects (11:15). Then the boys get into the meat of the episode as they brought on one of the top pitching prospects in the system, Riley Thompson (22:00). In one of the best player interviews so far, Thompson talks about his development without a MiLB season, the status of his improving changeup, and...2020-07-261h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman36. Another Conversation with Bleacher Nation Prospect Writer Bryan SmithBryan Smith is back as the first ever recurring guest on the Growing Cubs Podcast to give his thoughts on the Cubs new draft picks (1:40). Then, Greg, Jimmy and Bryan discuss the new additions to the Cubs Taxi Squad (8:13), the players who will be impacted the most by the cancelled MiLB season (25:22), Bryan's new prospect list (33:10), Bryan's recent conversation with Cubs prospect Brennan Davis (41:02), Ethan Robert's spin rates (49:45), how the addition of the DH in the NL could impact the way the Cubs draft in the future (54:18), and what they will miss the most about minor league baseball this year (1:01:57).2020-07-131h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman35. Pour One Out for Minor League BaseballWe come to you with an emergency episode, but just wish it was under better circumstances. Minor League Baseball announced on Tuesday that there will officially be no season in 2020. Greg and Jimmy hop on the podcast to mourn the loss and talk about the impact it has on the sport, the league, and the development of players.2020-07-0223 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman34. A Conversation with South Bend Cubs Broadcaster Brendan KingThe guys get another Cubs minor league broadcaster on the podcast this week, as Brendan King joins them to talk about his career and the players he has seen along the way. Brendan starts off by telling his story on how he got to this position (5:00) before digging into his favorite moment as a broadcaster, calling a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley (17:15). We get the chance to talk about South Bend's stacked 2019 roster for the remainder of the show (33:30) and then end with another round of Rapid Fire Questions!2020-06-291h 05The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman33. Cubs 2020 Draft AnalysisGreg and Jimmy are back after a few weeks! The guys discuss their recent live MLB draft episode of The Rant hosted by Cubs Insider with guests Evan Altman and Todd Johnson. Next, the guys give analysis of Cubs draft picks Ed Howard, (9:47), Burl Carraway (21:10), Jordan Nwogu (32:02), Luke Little (43:04), and Koen Moreno (52:05).2020-06-151h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman32. MLB Draft PreviewThe MLB Draft is quickly approaching and the guys sat down to talk about it! Greg and Jimmy break down the logistics behind this year's draft and discuss how the number of draft picks will limit teams and change how players approach the process (3:30). They then looked into the new man in charge of the draft for the Cubs and how he will change things for this front office (22:30). The guys spend the last half of the show running through over a dozen names to look out for on draft day and make their own selections for the Cubs (33:15).2020-05-251h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman31. A Conversation with Iowa Cubs Broadcaster Alex CohenIowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen joins Greg and Jimmy for their newest episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast. Alex discusses what he is doing with his time in a world without baseball due to Covid-19 (2:59), his career path as a broadcaster (9:11), players who have impressed him the most both on and off the field (27:15), and who he was excited to watch play for the Iowa Cubs in 2020 (39:35). Greg and Jimmy close the episode with ten rapid fire questions for Alex (51:07).2020-05-1156 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman30. Guest Prospect MiLB Pitcher of the Year Cory Abbott Talks Mechanical Adjustments, Life Without BaseballThe guys are joined by the Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Cory Abbott, in episode three of quaratine-cast. Before the interview starts, Greg and Jimmy analyze what MiLB contraction means for baseball moving forward (2:30). Once Abbott finally joins the team, he talks about how he is staying in shape during the pandemic (20:30) and explains his new mechanical adjustments based on his use of lab data (27:30). Like all of his teammates before, the guys give the guest prospect a chance to talk about his draft day story (38:30) before he gives his own thoughts on Rob Manfred's proposal for the...2020-04-271h 04The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman29. Louisville Pitcher Luke Smith Talks the Draft, College Baseball, and Reminisces with the GuysIn this episode of The Growing Cubs Podcast, friend and former high school teammate, Luke Smith, talks the new potential format for the 2020 MLB Draft (02:42 & 34:25), Louisville baseball including MLB Draft prospects, Reid Detmers and Bobby Miller (08:50), the infamous F-bomb during the College Baseball World Series (16:13), current Cubs prospect Michael McAvene (25:50), his career trajectory from junior college baseball to the ACC (43:25), and everything baseball related in between. Finally, they end the podcast, as always, with 10 rapid fire questions (50:56).2020-04-1354 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman28. Guest Michael Ernst of Cubs Den Talks Javy Baez, Top Prospects, TBT GuysGreg and Jimmy were able book another guest to keep you guys occupied! Michael Ernst of Cubs Den provides incredible insights about almost anything you can imagine. He leads off the episode by talking about how he got into writing thanks to the best to ever do it, John Arguello. We give Michael plenty of time to reminisce on his thoughts on Javy Baez as he ascended through the system (14:30). The crew is then able to get down into the weeds about what makes the top bats in the system tick (21:00). The three talk a little bit about the prospects...2020-03-291h 14The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman27. How the Corona Virus Will Affect MiLB and the MLB DraftIn their new episode of the Growing Cubs podcast, Greg and Jimmy discuss the repercussions the Corona Virus will have on Minor League Baseball, including MiLB players pay (1:05), the Major League Baseball draft and draftees (23:40), how players will look on a HoF ballot with a season cut short (37:20), Cubs prospects injuries (44:40), and an update on the podcasts schedule with the postponement of Minor League Baseball.2020-03-1654 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman26. Myrtle Beach OF in Mesa, Rucker & Clarke in Pen vs. Rotation, MLB Pipeline Top 30Back in the GC studio, Jimmy and Greg get the opportunity to talk about all of the prospects getting playing time in Major League camp (3:30). After getting distracted by the hilarity of the Baltimore Orioles' bullpen, the guys dive into analysis of a couple players: former and now current Cub Michael Rucker (18:45) and big righty Chris Clarke (24:45). They wrap up the show by discussing their favorite prospect list (besides the Cubs Insider list) over at MLB Pipeline (31:30). Come for the hard-hitting analysis, stay for our tangent and hot takes on Mark Zagunis (45:30).2020-03-0958 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman25. Spring Training Commentary and Prospect PredictionsGreg and Jimmy are back after over a week of spring training! The guys discuss the players that have impressed so far this spring, including the often mentioned player on the show PJ Higgins. They spend the rest of their time predicting the kind of season Cole Roederer, Kohl Franklin, Ryan Jensen, Chase Strumpf, and Cory Abbott will have.2020-03-0258 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman24. Spring Training Begins For Prospects Too, Making 2020 Predictions For Top GuysBaseball games have finally arrived! Big league Spring Training games began and that means we get to watch some prospects playing as well. The guys spend the first half of the episode breaking down the performance of some of the minor leaguers in Mesa (1:50), specifically Trent Giambrone's big weekend (3:00) and Dakota Mekkes with his new found velocity (15:25). Greg and Jimmy then finish off the episode with their first installation of predictions for some of the top prospects for the 2020 campaign (39:35). Be sure to listen to the end to hear their thoughts on Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, Nico Hoerner, and Brailyn...2020-02-241h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman23. Astros and Manfred Rant, Opening Day 2nd Baseman, David Ross's Ability to Coach Prospects, and Iowa Cubs RotationIn this episode of the Growing Cubs Podcast, Greg and Jimmy come out swinging on the Houston Astros and Rob Manfred. Then, on a lighter note, they discuss Nico Hoerner's arms and whether or not he could start at 2nd Opening Day (13:12), followed by speculation on David Ross's ability to coach prospects (25:05). They end the second half of the episode talking about FanGraphs top 100 prospect list (34:00), which Cubs affiliate they are excited to watch, including the Iowa Cubs rotation (40:20), and how the Iowa Cubs depth could help boost an older Cubs rotation headed by Jon Lester (50:15).2020-02-1757 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman22. A Conversation With Bryan Smith of Bleacher NationIt is the ultimate Cubs blogging crossover episode this week as Cubs Insider meets Bleacher Nation with Greg and Jimmy sitting down with Bryan Smith, the prospect writer over at BN. With the release of Bryan's brand new 2020 Cubs prospect list, the trio digs into it starting with Bryan's personal cheeseballs (5:30). The guys talk about the mental side of the juiced baseballs in Triple-A and how it affects the scouting of players in Iowa (12:15) before touching on the crown jewels of the farm system of Brennen Davis, Miguel Amaya, Nico Hoerner, and Brailyn Marquez (22:30). The three wrap up the episode...2020-02-101h 02The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman21. Rafael Dolis News, 2020 MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect List, Bold Predictions, Possible TradesThe guys are back with episode 21! First things first, Jimmy and Greg reminisce about former cub Rafael Dolis and his new signing with the Toronto Blue Jays (0:46). Then, Jimmy and Greg bring back the very missed news and notes segment to give their thoughts on Nico Hoerner in the leadoff spot (6:49), update everyone on the Cubs Convention farm panel (13:05), Alzolay's changeup (16:55), and Rule 5 draftee Jerrick Suiter being converted to a pitcher (20:04), and the Clayton Daniel trade for Casey Sadler (25:40). Finally, they end with their thoughts on the Cubs prospects who made it on the 2020 MLB Pipeline list and possible players...2020-01-271h 04The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman20. The First Cubs Prospect Lists of 2020, the Tony Kemp Trade, and Listener QuestionsThe guys are back for episode 20! Jimmy and Greg discuss the Tony Kemp Trade (0:58), Prospect Live's new Cubs prospect list (6:18), Jimmy's Prospect List (37:52), and a listener question that asks which prospects have a shot at the fifth spot in the Cubs rotation (47:27). Listen for why Jimmy believes the sidearmer/submarine is now dead with the three batter minimum and Greg's pick for the College Football National Champion.2020-01-1458 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman19. A Look Down Prospect List Memory LaneUnfortunately, the guys were not gifted any minor league news to discuss for the holidays. So what better way to spend their time together than by running through MLB Pipeline's prospect lists from the waning days of Jim Hendry to the height of the rebuild? Greg and Jimmy start back in 2011 and give their thoughts on everyone from Vitters to Bryant to Torres. (Related: Check out the 2014 Cubs top prospect list for a good time)2019-12-301h 00The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman18. Baseball America Prospect List, Rule 5 Draft, Interview With Prospect Tyler DurnaIn a jam-packed episode, the guys sit down to talk about the newest Cubs prospect list that was released from Baseball America (1:10), mourn the system's losses from the Rule 5 draft (12:45), and talk with first base prospect Tyler Durna (26:45). We give Durna a chance to throw some shade back at his roommate and fellow prospect Andy Weber and he talks about the jump from D2 college baseball to being one of the best defensive first baseman in the minor leagues.2019-12-161h 10The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman17. Cubs 40-Man Roster Additions, New Minor League Coaches, Proposed Cuts to Minor League BaseballAcknowledging the new decade in Cubs baseball, Greg and Jimmy discuss the new additions, and who was left out, of the Cubs 40-Man roster as well as the new directors of hitting and pitching. Also, the guys discuss Rob Manfred's proposal to trim minor league baseball teams before answering listener questions from Twitter. 40-Man Roster Additions: 3:25New Minor League Coaches: 29:15Manfred's Proposal to Cut Teams: 38:20Listener Questions: 52:402019-12-021h 13The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman16. Guest Prospect Andy Weber Talks His Approach and Defensive ImprovementsJimmy and Greg sit down with prospect and infielder Andy Weber after his impressive season in South Bend. He gives all the details on his approach at the plate going into the 2020 campaign, talks about how he ended up playing shortstop for the Cubs after his career at second base, and Greg changes his mind on the whole "batting around" conundrum.2019-11-1857 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman15. A Conversation With Cubs Insider Writer Todd JohnsonGreg and Jimmy sit down with one of the writers at Cubs Insider, and Cubs minor league baseball guru, Todd Johnson. In their conversation they discuss Todd's top 21 list of Cub's prospects, some of the guys who could potentially be added to the 40-man roster, and some predictions for the Cubs system next year. Spoiler alert: Todd also believes a hot dog is not a sandwich.2019-11-041h 08The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman14. Guest Prospect Jack Patterson, Rule 5 Draft TalkThis week the boys talk with pitching prospect Jack Patterson. The left hander really jumped on the scene this year and he goes in depth on his crazy ride from being a kid from Connecticut to being completely out of baseball in college, to being one of the top prospects in the system. His draft story is quite the doozy and he tells all about his relationship with Miguel Amaya, Jeff Passantino, and Tyler Payne. They also lead off the show with some Rule 5 Draft talk. Greg and Jimmy debate who they would add to the 40-man roster.2019-10-211h 01The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman13. A Conversation With Pitching Prospect Kohl FranklinBefore talking with Twitter verified pitching prospect Kohl Franklin, Jimmy and Greg discuss the Cubs prospects in the Arizona Fall League and what they would like to see the Cubs choose with the 16th overall pick in next years baseball draft. When they get to their conversation with Kohl Franklin, the guys discuss Kohl's superb season in Eugene, what happened the day he was drafted, and they debate if a hotdog is a sandwich.2019-10-071h 06The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman12. A Conversation With Pitching Prospect Jeff PassantinoThe guys kick off the offseason with the first ever Growing Cubs guest! Pitching prospect Jeff Passantino joins Greg and Jimmy to talk about everything from what it was like playing with Ben Zobrist to his high school days with Dan Vogelbach.2019-09-2351 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman11. Growing Cubs Podcast Award ShowBefore they move on to a new show format for the minor league offseason, Greg and Jimmy give out awards to Cubs prospects such as Most Likely to Coach and Hitter of the Year. Listen to them discuss why they chose each player for their award, and be sure to listen to who won the 2019 Growing Cubs Podcast Co-Host of the Year Award.2019-09-091h 02The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman10. Nico and Miguel to the AFL, Complete Breakdown of the RosterOn the very last Growing Cubs episode of the Minor League Baseball regular season, Greg and Jimmy take a deep dive into the Arizona Fall League rosters headlined by Nico Hoerner and Miguel Amaya. The duo is not surprised by anything Cory Abbott does anymore and they swoon over Richard Gallardo. They long for the days of the long ball in the system and mentally prepare themselves for next week's award show special!2019-09-021h 09The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman9. Iowa Could Take Down Orioles, Pitching Depth Galore, Amaya and Roederer En FuegoThis week's episode includes the return of the Dudes and Duds segment! Greg and Jimmy also discuss the red-hot Miguel Amaya and sweet swinging Cole Roederer as well as the overload of pitching depth currently in Tennessee and Iowa.2019-08-261h 03The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman8. Top Pitching Prospects Dominance, Cubs Potential September Call-Ups, and Players We Overvalued in the SystemSeptember is coming soon and that means teams will be expanding rosters. Greg and I discuss who the Cubs could potentially call up when the rosters expand to forty men, as well as who could get DFA'd to clear room for guys not on the 40-man roster. Also, we answer listener questions and discuss times we have been dead wrong about prospects.2019-08-1959 minThe Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman7. Our Cubs Top Prospect ListDue to popular demand, Jimmy and Greg give their list of top hitters and pitchers in the Cubs system. They use the full episode to debate why they are higher on some guys more than others, as well as provide what they believe the prospect's ceiling is when they are promoted to Chicago. Be sure to listen for the nicknames they give the players!2019-08-121h 04The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman6. Trade Deadline Deals, Important Promotions, Triple Dip of Throwback ProspectsThis week Greg and Jimmy dig deep into the trade deadline deals that sent away three of the team's top draft picks from the past few years. Those deals caused some promotion commotion all around the system and the guys take a look at some of the most important moves. Be sure to stick around until the end as they take a look at three total TBT prospects!2019-08-051h 04The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman5. New Prospect Rankings, The Brailyn Marquez Game, Iowa Cubs RelieversIn this week's episode, Greg and Jimmy discuss midseason prospect rankings from MLB Pipeline and Prospects Live. They also get to take a dive into the future of Brailyn Marquez after an absolutely historic start in South Bend, answer your questions, and have a new favorite TBT prospect. Oh, and if you are playing along with the Dakota Mekkes/DJ Artis/Jack Patterson drinking game then this is the episode for you!2019-07-291h 03The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman4. Prospect Injuries, the New Cubs Top 10 Prospect List, and the Status of Ian HappWith the trade deadline approaching Greg and Jimmy in their forth episode discuss new injuries in the system, the new Cubs prospect rankings, Ian Happ, and answer listener questions. They end, as always, with their TBT prospect!2019-07-221h 02The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman3. Prospects Who Could be Dealt, Nico's Time in Center, and the State of the Catcher PositionFor their third episode Greg and Jimmy discuss Hoerner's recent start in center, the state of the catcher position in the system post-international signing day and post-draft, Strumpf's hot start in Eugene, as well as answer listener questions from Twitter. As always, they end with their TBT prospect!2019-07-151h 02The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman2. Promotions Galore, International Signings, and New SegmentsWe survived our first episode and are back with plenty going on throughout the system. Greg and Jimmy break out brand new segments including Prospect TBT, Dudes and Duds, and Listener Questions.2019-07-091h 05The Cubbie Climb: with Brett Bateman1. Taking a Dive Into the State of the SystemIn our very first episode, we give a little background on who we are and why we are doing a prospect podcast! We also take a look at the players on top of the MLB Pipeline rankings and break down the recent MLB Draft.2019-07-011h 07The Cubbie Climb: with Brett BatemanIntroducing the Growing Cubs PodcastCheck out the one and only Chicago Cubs prospect podcast! Growing Cubs is brought to you by CubsInsider.com.2019-06-2700 min